Content Archive: April 2011

Maintenance and Modifications

Eurocopter To Acquire Vector Aerospace

Eurocopter Holding, a subsidiary of EADS, will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Vector Aerospace by way of a takeover bid at $13.
Maintenance and Modifications

Signature Rebrands Its Maintenance Operations

Signature Flight Support has launched its new maintenance brand, Signature TechnicAir.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Launches Phased Interior Mx

Duncan Aviation has introduced a phased interior maintenance program.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Suspends G650 Flight Tests in Wake of Crash

The NTSB is leading the investigation into
Regulations and Government

Aviation Industry Welcomes Latest House FAA Bill

While it may seem to many like the movie “Groundhog Day,” the House of Representatives passed yet another version of FAA reauthorization on Friday, sending
Safety

Judge Promises April Verdict in Brazil Midair Trial

A Brazilian judge last week heard testimony, via video link, from the two American pilots of the
Safety

U.S. Fatal Bizav Accidents Drop in 1Q, but Rise Globally

The total number of U.S.-registered business turbine accidents in the first quarter of this year was one fewer than in the same period last year, but the n
Safety

Eurocopter Flies Secret X2 Helo, a Ecureuil Replacement

Last month in Marignane, France, Eurocopter quietly flew the first prototype of a helicopter that is to replace the EC130 light single and possibly the ent
Aircraft

Southwest Returns To Full Schedule, Finds Cracks in Two More 737-300s

Southwest Airlines returned to its regular schedule today after finishing